ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 185569
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| Date: | Wednesday 12 February 1969 |
| Time: | day |
| Type: |  Grumman A-6A Intruder |
| Owner/operator: | VMA(AW)-224 USMC |
| Registration: | 151594 |
| MSN: | I-73 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 33 miles from MACS Yuma, AZ -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | MCAS Yuma, Arizona (NYL/KNYL) |
| MCAS Yuma, Arizona (NYL/KNYL) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A-6A Intruder BuNo. 151594, of VMA-224, US Marine Corps. Destroyed when crashed February 12, 1969, 33 miles from Yuma, Arizona. Aircraft was returning to MCAS Yuma, Arizona following completion of mission. While climbing at 7,500 feet, aircraft speed approximately 350 knots, the pilot stated he had a sudden and rapid EGT and RPM fluctuation on the right engine followed by an almost immediate flame-out. He secured the engine and initiated normal air start procedures. It was at this time the left engine flamed out.
Both crew members - 1st Lt W. R. Teglia (pilot) and 1st LT J. H. Schiek (Bombardier/Navigator) - ejected without injuries.
Sources:
1. http://web.archive.org/web/20180422222159/http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com/A-6.html
2. http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries19.html
3. http://web.archive.org/web/20171103001143/http://www.ejection-history.org.uk:80/aircraft_by_type/a6_prowler.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2016 17:19 | Dr.John Smith | Added |
| 20-Mar-2016 17:20 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Location] |
| 27-Dec-2019 15:15 | stehlik49 | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
| 17-Sep-2023 01:15 | Ron Averes | Updated [[Operator, Operator]] |
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